The right side benefits from a stretch of Appalachian ridge terrain in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania during cruise, capped by the dramatic Manhattan skyline on final approach into LaGuardia — a much stronger combination than the brief Nashville skyline glimpse on departure that favors the left.
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Flight Path
Nashville to New York is 763 miles (1,228 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain of eastern Kentucky and West Virginia, the Allegheny Mountains, and the Susquehanna River valley in central Pennsylvania
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BNA
LEFTBNA's typical south-flow departure has the aircraft climb south then bank east toward New York, swinging downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River's bends into view on the left side. The right side only shows flat farmland receding toward the horizon.
Landing at LGA
RIGHTArriving at LGA from the southwest, the aircraft tracks up along the Hudson corridor before turning northeast to land, putting the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and the East River squarely on the right side of the cabin during the final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to La Guardia (LGA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to New York. The right side benefits from a stretch of Appalachian ridge terrain in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania during cruise, capped by the dramatic Manhattan skyline on final approach into LaGuardia — a much stronger combination than the brief Nashville skyline glimpse on departure that favors the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Nashville International in Nashville?
During takeoff from Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Left side for the best views. BNA's typical south-flow departure has the aircraft climb south then bank east toward New York, swinging downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River's bends into view on the left side. The right side only shows flat farmland receding toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River bends, Nissan Stadium, distant Percy Priest Lake.
What can I see when landing at La Guardia in New York?
When landing at La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving at LGA from the southwest, the aircraft tracks up along the Hudson corridor before turning northeast to land, putting the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and the East River squarely on the right side of the cabin during the final descent. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Central Park, East River, LaGuardia's Bowery Bay shoreline.
How long is the flight from Nashville to New York?
The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to La Guardia (LGA) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 763 miles (1,228 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nashville to New York flight path pass over?
Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain of eastern Kentucky and West Virginia, the Allegheny Mountains, and the Susquehanna River valley in central Pennsylvania